SJO
December 1, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
We made it!
We had to search for our driver, Alberto for several minutes... We suspect he was in the restaurant watching the world cup.
We pulled into the van and started the 3ish hr drive to ManuelRead more
El Jardín Souvenires, Orotina, Alajuela
December 1, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Partway through our drive we stopped for snacks and bathrooms.
BM Supermercado
December 1, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
As we neared our destination we stopped at a supermarket to pick up sunscreen, drinks, snacks, and breakfast foods. Most of our tours started early on the day, leaving no time for us search outRead more
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 1, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
We finally arrived at our accommodations at the owner, Paula met us when we arrived. She showed us around the ground then led us to our villa, the Mono Vista Villa near the back of the grounds.
ItRead more
Manuel Antonio National Park
December 2, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We were picked up bright and early for our tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Our tour guide was Edgar from Jade Tours and he was amazing. I have no idea how he was able to spot some of theseRead more
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 2, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After our sweaty hike we had just a few moments to relax until being picked up for our spicefarm tour!
Villa Vanilla, Naranjito, Aguirre, Punta
December 2, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
At the last minute via Reddit, I found a tour at this spice farm just about a half hour from Manuel Antonio. I'm so glad I did because it was such a fun tour!
Joyce was our tour guide and had SO MUCHRead more
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 2, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Back to the villa for the night. After a busy day we again did not feel like venturing out so we ordered delivery from Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar, some more amazing food!
Quepos Marina, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Cost
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today was snorkeling, and while we were waiting for our ride, Paula, who always seemed to be hovering above us (literally) commented that since they had been having so much rain the water wouldRead more
Snorkeling at Beisanz
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
After a short boat ride we were at our destination off of Beisanz Beach and it was time for Kevin and Varian's first time snorkeling.
Paula was right though, the water was murky but our tour guide inRead more
Jumping off Boat
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We cruised along in the boat to a spot near the famous whale tail in Manuel Antonio National Park and stopped for some swimming and for the kids (and Kevin) to jump off the top of the boat.
Quepos Marina, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Cost
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Emilio's Cafe
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We had lots of time before our night hike so we hoped on the bus and went down to Emilio's Cafe for some lunch.
The view was absolutely stunning!
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Rainmaker Park, 7 Km de la Carretera Pri
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
We were picked up just after dark for our Night Jungle Hike and we're thrilled to have be Edgar as our guide again!
We drove almost an hour to Rainmaker Park and we're handed flashlights and EdgarRead more
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 3, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park
December 4, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
This tour was awesome... and eventful.
We drove about an hour away past Dominical to the nature park where we were to take a "shuttle", which was a tractor with a trailer attached to the back. TheRead more
Nauyaca Waterfall
December 4, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Jungle Creek Villas, Aguirre, Puntarenas
December 4, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
We arrived back to Jungle Creek and our ride to San Jose was already waiting on us.
We gathered our things and we're quickly on our way back across half of the country with by far the stranger driverRead more
Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Ave 6, St
December 4, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We arrived pretty late to the hotel, ordered room service and passed out.
We were up early the next day for a quick (delicious) breakfast and then off with our next driver, Amis towards PuertoRead more
Banana Azul
December 5, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We arrived much earlier than expected to our hotel and while I was told check in was at 1... Apparently it wasn't until 2. We stowed our bags in the office and ate lunch. Kevin and I went and took aRead more
Jaguar Rescue Center, Talamanca, Limón 7
December 5, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The Spicy Coconut
December 5, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Banana Azul
December 5, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C





























































